1403 Wake Forest Rd

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,109 Sq. Ft.
$386 / Sq. Ft.
3,109
Sq. Ft.
$386
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic Mordecai Gem! This gorgeous, classically-designed home has been thoughtfully updated while still retaining it's 1920's charm. It's high ceilings, original hardwood floors, slate and metal roof, and handcrafted details live in harmony with its modern improvements. The dream kitchen features an oversized island, stainless high-end appliances, and beautiful porcelain counters. It opens at one end to a relaxing sunroom with abundant window and natural light, and at the other end to an oversized...Historic Mordecai Gem! This gorgeous, classically-designed home has been thoughtfully updated while still retaining it's 1920's charm. It's high ceilings, original hardwood floors, slate and metal roof, and handcrafted details live in harmony with its modern improvements. The dream kitchen features an oversized island, stainless high-end appliances, and beautiful porcelain counters. It opens at one end to a relaxing sunroom with abundant window and natural light, and at the other end to an oversized dining space with built-in storage and a large window seat. The sunny family room is a delight with it's original fireplace and glass doors just steps from the extensive outdoor entertaining space. The first floor includes two additional rooms for library, office, den, guest room, or workout space. Upstairs the primary suite boasts a dressing area, walk in closet and spa-like bath with wet room and luxurious soaking tub. This exquisite 3-bedroom home is situated on a large .3 acre lot with oversized patio space, a no-care turf backyard, smart landscape lighting, and a fireplace and fountain that are, quite literally, works of art.
This property also includes private parking and an EV Charger, ensuring security and convenience. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Listing Agent

  1. Marcy Cox

    Marcy Cox

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    marcy.cox@compass.com

    P: (919)-605-8992

Property Details for 1403 Wake Forest Road

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Subdivision
Mordecai Place
LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2025 10:04 AM

Property Details for 1403 Wake Forest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10087295
Days on Market66
Taxes$9,146 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyWake County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.4%

Location

Sold By Allen Tate/Raleigh-Falls Neuse

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Building Information for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Stories2Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,049 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,287

Property Taxes

$762

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Raleigh; Head north on Person St until it turns into Wake Forest Rd.; Turn left onto Sycamore St, Turn Right into private alley; Driveway is the first one on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Mordecai Place
  • Latitude: 35.797957
  • Longitude: -78.6291
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,145.61
  • City Limits Of: Raleigh
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 124
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Conn
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Oberlin
  • High School: Wake - Broughton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3109.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Georgian
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 1704959576
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Smart Light(s)
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal, Slate
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Plaster, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Gas Pack, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Smart Light(s), Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven
  • Interior: Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway, Brick, Plaster, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Alley Access, Concrete, Driveway
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.7 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15.7 x 11.1
  • Room Width: 11.1
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.11 x 7.2
  • Room Width: 7.2
  • Room Length: 15.11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.3
  • Room Width: 7.3
  • Room Length: 7.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 15.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21.7 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 21.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 26.2 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 26.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 5.5 x 6.6
  • Room Width: 6.6
  • Room Length: 5.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.1
  • Room Width: 11.1
  • Room Length: 10.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 24.11 x 10.1
  • Room Width: 10.1
  • Room Length: 24.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1403 Wake Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,200,000—
Jul 18, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

—
Jul 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905403087

$1,200,000

+7.2% / yr

May 16, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,250,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,300,000—
Apr 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,350,000—
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$850,000—
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$850,000—
Jul 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674041510

$850,000

+15.1% / yr

May 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$795,000—
May 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$795,000—
Jul 27, 2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$640,000—
Jul 27, 2018

Sold

AMLS #2167545

$640,000—
Jul 27, 2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$640,000—
Jul 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627265621

$640,000

+11.9% / yr

Jan 11, 2018

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$724,900—
Jan 11, 2018

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$675,000—
Jan 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$724,900—
Jan 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2167545

$724,900—
Dec 21, 2017

Expired

AMLS #2104757

$739,000—
Dec 21, 2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

—
Dec 5, 2017

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

—
Jan 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

$795,000—
Jan 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2104757

$795,000—
Jan 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

$795,000—
Jul 14, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574222662

$510,000—
Jul 11, 2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

—
Jul 11, 2014

Expired

AMLS #1850044

$552,000—
Jan 6, 2014

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

—
Jul 11, 2013

Expired

AMLS #1845396

$552,000—
Jul 11, 2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

—
Aug 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1850044

$552,000—
Aug 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

$552,000—
Aug 10, 2012

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

—
Aug 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

$552,000—
Jul 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

$574,000—
Jul 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

$574,000—
Jul 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1845396

$574,000—
Jun 7, 2012

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

—
Jun 7, 2012

Expired

AMLS #1792369

$574,000—
Mar 13, 2012

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

—
Jun 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

$574,000—
Jun 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1792369

$574,000—
Jun 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

$574,000—
Nov 28, 2010

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

—
Nov 28, 2010

Expired

AMLS #1661461

$549,000—
Nov 28, 2010

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

—
Apr 29, 2009

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1661461

$725,000—
Apr 29, 2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

$725,000—
Apr 29, 2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

$725,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,200,000
07/18/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

—
07/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905403087

$1,200,000

+7.2% / yr

05/16/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,250,000
04/25/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,300,000
04/04/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10087295

$1,350,000
07/30/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$850,000
07/30/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$850,000
07/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674041510

$850,000

+15.1% / yr

05/28/2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$795,000
05/28/2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2321553

$795,000
07/27/2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$640,000
07/27/2018

Sold

AMLS #2167545

$640,000
07/27/2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$640,000
07/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627265621

$640,000

+11.9% / yr

01/11/2018

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$724,900
01/11/2018

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$675,000
01/11/2018

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2167545

$724,900
01/11/2018

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2167545

$724,900
12/21/2017

Expired

AMLS #2104757

$739,000
12/21/2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

—
12/05/2017

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

—
01/10/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

$795,000
01/10/2017

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2104757

$795,000
01/10/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2104757

$795,000
07/14/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574222662

$510,000
07/11/2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

—
07/11/2014

Expired

AMLS #1850044

$552,000
01/06/2014

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

—
07/11/2013

Expired

AMLS #1845396

$552,000
07/11/2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

—
08/10/2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1850044

$552,000
08/10/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

$552,000
08/10/2012

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

—
08/10/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1850044

$552,000
07/11/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

$574,000
07/11/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1845396

$574,000
07/11/2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1845396

$574,000
06/07/2012

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

—
06/07/2012

Expired

AMLS #1792369

$574,000
03/13/2012

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

—
06/07/2011

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

$574,000
06/07/2011

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1792369

$574,000
06/07/2011

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1792369

$574,000
11/28/2010

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

—
11/28/2010

Expired

AMLS #1661461

$549,000
11/28/2010

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

—
04/29/2009

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1661461

$725,000
04/29/2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

$725,000
04/29/2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1661461

$725,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1403 Wake Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$412,500Additions$638,233Total$1,050,733
Tax Record2024$9,146 ($762 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,265 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,265 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated2016ZoningR-10CountyWAKEAPN1704.12-95-9576 0012023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1403 Wake Forest Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Conn Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Oberlin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Needham Broughton High
Public9 to 12

Phillips High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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